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I'm in the process of updating my old patterns, particularly the bibs, to include charts. I'm rewriting some of the directions to make the patterns even easier and including alternative methods for beginning the bibs and for making the ties. Look for these patterns in the sidebar to see which ones have been added. It's a slow process, but eventually, they'll all be there!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Heart Flag Bib

Copyright 2011 by Elaine Fitzpatrick. Permission is granted to make and sell items from this pattern provided that credit is given to me as the designer.Permission is not granted to reproduce the actual pattern, or post it, or distribute it, without my express permission.Please respect my copyright and play nice!

Materials:One skein of worsted weight cotton in a solid color such as Peaches & Crème or Sugar ‘n Cream (approximately 98 yards) if you are using the bib for meals.If, on the other hand, you want to use it as a “drool” bib, I would recommend using a superwash wool.The cotton has a tendency to absorb the moisture, whereas the superwash wool will wick the moisture and keep baby nice and dry!Sample was done in Peaches & Crème Delft Blue.

Needles:US 5/3.75 mm or 6/4.0mm

2 double pointed needles US 5/3.75 mm for the knitted I-cord ties

or

Size G crochet hook for the crocheted ties

Gauge:4.5 sts. per inch, not critical.

PATTERN NOTES

This pattern allows you to choose between two methods of beginning the bib.One uses short rows and the other, more traditional way, requires you to cast on stitches at the beginning of the first few rows of the pattern. There are also two methods for doing the ties.One has crocheted ties and the other method uses knitted I-cords. The crocheted ties are slightly thinner.If you do make the knitted ties, you can drop down a needle size when knitting the cords. I like to run a long tail down the center of the cord to finish it off. Be sure to use a straight needle and not one with a bent tip!

Abbreviations:

k = knit

p = purl

psso:pass slipped stitch over

k2tog.= knit 2 stitches together

p2tog.=purl 2 stitches together

sts. = stitches

dec. = decrease

dpn. = double pointed needle

Short Row Version

For this method, you don’t have to wrap stitches or pick up wraps.You just work the stitches to a point and turn your work around and start knitting in the opposite direction. I’ve written out every row for you and I’ve indicated how many stitches you should have remaining at the end of each row.If you lose your count, all you have to do is check on the number of stitches you have left on your needle and you’ll be right back on track.This technique results in a nice smooth edge.

Note: As you look at the bib with the right side facing, the first shoulder worked will be the left side. All the decreases are made on right side or odd numbered rows.

Row 64:(wrong side) knit.

Neck decreases:

Row 65:Slip 1 knitwise, k1, psso; knit across row. (12 sts.)

Row 66:knit.

Row 67:Slip 1 knitwise, k1, psso; knit across row. (11 sts.)

Row 68:knit.

Shoulder decreases:

Row 69:knit across to last 2 sts, k2tog.(10 sts.)

Row 70:knit.

Row 71:knit across to last 2 sts., k2tog.(9 sts.)

Row 72:knit.

Row 73:knit across to last 2 sts., k2tog.(8 sts.)

Row 74:knit.

Row 75:knit across to last 2 sts., k2tog.(7 sts.)

Row 76:knit.

Row 77:knit across to last 2 sts., k2tog.(6 sts.)

Row 78:knit.

Row 79:knit across to last 2 sts., k2tog.(5 sts.)

Row 80:knit.

Row 81:Slip 1 knitwise, k1, psso; k1, k2 tog.(3 sts.)

For the crocheted ties, slip your crochet hook through the three stitches and draw your yarn through.Then work a chain for about 12 - 14 inches.The crocheted ties are not as stretchy as the knitted ones, so you might want to make these slightly longer.When you reach the desired length, work back on the chain by inserting your hook in the second chain stitch nearest the end and slip stitch in each chain until you are back to the beginning.Fasten the yarn securely and weave in the ends.I have a “mini-tutorial” for making the crocheted ties on my blog.http://downcloverlaine.blogspot.com/2010/05/ties-that-bind.html

For the knitted ties, slip these 3 sts. to a dpn work an I-cord for approximately 12 inches.Fasten off and run end down through middle of I-cord.Don't worry if the

About the Free Patterns

Contrary to what my little grandsons believe, I am not infallible. I have tried very hard to make these patterns as accurate as possible, but I’m my own test knitter (most of the time). If you should decide to make one of these patterns and you find a mistake please, please, let me know. On the other hand, if you make one and don’t find any mistakes, I’d appreciate knowing that too!! If you need to contact me, you can email me at wapikiya at verizon dot net or visit me on Ravelry, where I go by “cloverlaine”.